As a little girl I can remember the awe I felt when I realized that on the night of Hallowe’en every door of every neighbor in my neighborhood became available to be opened. I could look inside. I could see who lived there, what their house looked like, at least from the vantage point of [...]
Posted on October 29th, 2007 by Kathryn
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Welcome to my back door. That’s Ruby looking back over her shoulder and Conner anticipating going inside. That grey door is now covered with MUD.
As in muddy pawprints. As in, “Hey, it’s raining! Let us in!” And in they come and immediately they jump into the tub in the extra loo and have their feet [...]
Posted on October 24th, 2007 by Kathryn
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Will I have to go alone
like the flowers that perish?
Will nothing remain of my name?
Nothing of my fame here on earth?
At least my flowers, at least my songs!
Ayocuan Cuetzpaltzin, 15th C. Aztec poet
As our days shorten, and our nights lengthen, the energies of our garden
recede for winter and our thoughts begin turning inward. Our [...]
Posted on October 17th, 2007 by Kathryn
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Mary, Mary, quite contrary
How does your garden grow?
With silver bells and cockle shells
And pretty maids all in a row
–Old English nursery rhyme
I would be lying to you all if I let you think for a minute that my garden was all orderly, planned and laid out [...]
Posted on October 10th, 2007 by Kathryn
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[Kathryn's note: This summer I had the pleasure of meeting editor/publisher Stephen Morris at SolFest, put on by the Solar Living Center, where Stephen was presenting. SolFest is an annual event dedicated to renewable energy and sustainable living. Stephen is the first guest blogger for Plant Whatever Brings You Joy!]
Famous Last Words
by Stephen Morris
Part I–Spring
Next [...]
Posted on October 3rd, 2007 by Kathryn
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